| Chestnut | |
| Director: | Jac Cron |
| Music: | Keegan DeWitt |
| Cinematography: | Matt Clegg |
| Editing: | Avner Shiloah |
| Distributor: | Utopia |
| Runtime: | 87 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Gross: | $8,631[1] [2] |
Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jac Cron in her feature directorial debut,[3] and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man.[4]
Chestnut had its world premiere at Frameline Film Festival on 15 June 2023. The film was released in select cinemas in the United States on 21 June 2024 by Utopia.[2]
During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle with them.[5]
Principal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021.[3]
In an interview, Cron stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.[4]
Chestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023.[6] On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the Austin Film Festival.[7]
The film was released in limited theaters in the United States on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024.[8] [2]
Chestnut grossed $4,969 from 7 cinemas during its opening weekend in the United States.[2]
| Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Film Festival | 29 October 2023 | Best Local Feature | Chestnut | [9] |